How to Find, Develop, and Be True to Your Artistic Voice

Hi everyone. Understanding the principles of design and how elements work together is very important to all artists, regardless of your skill level. But those aren't the end-all and be-all in painting. Above all, you need to find your artistic voice.
In this video, I'm going to ask you some questions to help you find your unique artistic voice, some techniques to develop it further, and some tips to remain true to your artistic voice, once you find it.
Let me know in the comments if you've found your unique artistic voice and how it's helped with your paintings"
Hugs,
Gwen
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[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

I appreciated this video. When I have time, I need to watch this again & jot down a few things that I want to remember from it.

[@NarcArtTherapy]

I really appreciate this, but I'm vocal about politics. In the sense that I don't believe in government. But what I value is people, nature, and simplicity in life. So I I tend to portray those things. Not what I'm against. I think that it's like going toward those things you want, just like your ideal art career. It's not inauthentic. It's simply leaning into your desires. Wonderful insights, much appreciated ❤

[@grozdavranic6972]

Gwen you are so lovin... Nice to no what you gonna say...Always..Thank you...

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You are so welcome

[@mariakapatos9545]

I am back with you Gwen ❤

[@mariakapatos9545]

Thank you Gwen connecting with you again and finding your words of Wisdom so heartfelt courage to persevere.❤

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You are so welcome

[@MickeyBaxterSpade]

I sure like your common-sense way of explaining things in your talks as well as the things you say while you paint. Thanks!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thanks Mickey....love your comments.

[@PandolfoCarla]

Thank you. This inspired me 🤍

[@neliemeininger]

excellent advice Gwen, thank you from the Netherlands

[@madhurimaartandcraft9696]

Thank you❤❤🙏🏻

[@hairyelement]

Love it and you

[@paulnatanghe]

Hi Mrs Fox.....great advice, great videos....I discovered your channel from the video on how to take a realistic subject and make an abstract painting: I think you are one of the very very few that dealt with that subject: I have been asking that to myself my all life.....incredible....and from that I was able to understand other concepts like abstract color and and abstract art overall, which I could never figured out! God bless you

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Paul...so glad you enjoyed the video. You must be an artist as well...let me know if there is something you would like me to do a video on. Happy the video was able to answer some questions .

[@paulnatanghe]

Hi Gwen, thank you for your reply....yes, I am an artist! How did you know? Well, that was rhetorical....I know you can tell....we artist can "spot" each other in an instant! Although I never worked as an artist for a living and I never published my poems and writings, this year I finally decided it is high time: I have been struggling all my life with my inner critic: my "logic self" was about to destroy me and he was just about to succeed....even today I have to counteract fiercely his attempts and of course, that is something that never ends. I still have not watched your videos on the "inner critic" but I wanted to say that in my opinion, as I mentioned before, that is a very good path: in particular, I think that the battle between the critic/logic self and the artistic/intuitive self is paramount as only by overcoming the inner critic we can develop and mature as artists; as I mentioned before, that has been my curse so far and as you know, that force can reach an unbearable strength. Last but not least, I am writing a poem about you in your garden: I got the inspiration after I read your reply; as an artist, my life is all about expressing myself so, no wonder if I write a poem for someone I do not know personally like you; I know you will understand... it's a simple ('coz I am simple and sincere) friendly act of christian and human affection. I will send it to you on your e-mail address of course. Ciao!

[@lindaglassberg1541]

Great advice, Gwen!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Thanks Linda!

[@anthonywithers8023]

Sound advice.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

I was silenced by my narcissistic mother at a very young age. I've been painting all of my life as a consequence and still feel like I haven't found my artistic voice and I'm 65 years old.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Karla.....being 65 only means you have a lot of history to give to your work. Now is YOUR time....take it and run with it. Keep me informed as I really want to know.

[@mariakapatos9545]

Don’t ever give up Karla remember it’s you who is painting enjoy.❤

[@John-rb3yv]

I relate Karla Dont let that define you Yes it happened Use it Go deep Loose fear You have no past!(sounds good right?)....let go ........ Im 62 and feel Ive just begun to ask myself these deep questions. Welcome to your life TODAY!!!! NOW IS NOW BE IN THE NOW REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM IN YOUR OWN LIFE IM SAYING THIS TO ME ALSO....;~)>

[@danja7691]

To me, art is an ESCAPE from toxic politics. The artist who caters to clients of one political persuasion risks alienating clients on the opposite end of the political spectrum. I love nature and landscapes. They fascinate me.

[@parisasun2541]

Great - thank you. I understand all that. But I have different “ style” I do not have a signature. One single voice. Is it possible to express oneself through different ways ( sharp collages / impressionistic intuitive landscapes, portraits, Matisse like figures..) at one time it seems to be who I want to be. As a bad consequence you cannot recognize that I am the owner of a piece of work. ... lost into this dilemma...help..

[@PandolfoCarla]

You could try to find what do you like about each of them and then think if you could put 2 of them together and make like 2 different art styles with different Alias until you choose and evolve one of them (or keep them in different paths forever)

[@karlabritfeld7104]

I've been there for over 50 years. I paint every day. Impressionist, abstract, realism, collage...I love it all and I'm still trying to find my voice.

[@danja7691]

Artists evolve (Picasso had his "blue" period followed by his cubist period. Asking an artist to maintain a consistent "voice" for years on end is something akin to asking Jim Carrey to go back to doing comedy. Artists want challenges. We're human. We get bored doing the predictable same old, same old stuff. There are times when we want to do something new.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

So true...